Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is one of the most common haematological diseases in older adults, with a higher incidence in men than in women. Despite advances in treatment, it remains an incurable disease, and patients eventually develop resistance to available therapies. In this context, a team of researchers led by Carlos Pipaón, from the Haematological […]
The Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL) is participating as an associate entity in the European project JADE Health (Joint Action on Dementia and Health System Sustainability), a joint action funded by the European Commission under the EU4Health program. This initiative, which brings together institutions from various European countries, aims to improve prevention, early diagnosis, and […]
On February 14, 2025, a workshop was held at IDIVAL’s LiNNUX Lab, in collaboration with FISABIO and with the participation of LASINDE. Under the title “How can we improve healthcare mobility in Cantabria?”, the event brought together healthcare professionals, innovation experts and health service users, who contributed valuable ideas and perspectives on the topic. The […]
Next month, the largest biomedical research project in Cantabria, a pioneering initiative in Spain, will mark four years of progress and is now on the verge of reaching its initial goal of 50,000 participants. Cantabria Cohort has already surpassed 45,000 volunteers, entering the final stage of its recruitment phase. This major biomedical research project, a […]
The Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL), through its Nursing Research Group, is launching two free online courses as part of the European JACARDI project (Joint Action on Cardiovascular Diseases and Diabetes). These trainings, endorsed by the Cantabrian Health Service, are designed to promote self-care and health literacy among the population. The JACARDI project aims to […]
Researchers from the Skeletal, Metabolic, and Environmental Diseases Group (iESQUEMA) from the IDIVAL, have developed a new approach based on the secretome of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) as a therapeutic strategy for osteoporosis. This work, recently published in Stem Cell Research & Therapy, demonstrates that a single administration of a secretome, modified to enhance its […]
Aminah Abolore Sulayman, PhD in Chemical Engineering, has developed her work as a postdoctoral fellow at the Valdecilla Health Research Institute (IDIVAL), within the Science by Women programme of the Women for Africa Foundation. During her stay, the researcher has worked on an innovative project on the application of machine learning models for the real-time […]
Celia Gutiérrez Villegas, a nurse from the IDIVAL nursing research group and the Primary Care Management of the Cantabrian Health Service, has been awarded second prize in the Community and Social Sphere category of the 4th Research Awards of the General Nursing Council (CGE). Her project, entitled Analysis of the costs of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary […]
The Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL) has launched a new technological support platform, the Metabolomics Unit, an innovative technological service designed to strengthen biomedical research through the advanced analysis of metabolites. With this initiative, IDIVAL reaffirms its commitment to scientific excellence through the application of cutting-edge tools in the field of health. Thanks to […]
Once again this year, IDIVAL is commemorating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (11F) by participating in various initiatives that will take place during the week of 10-15 February. Through these activities, IDIVAL seeks to raise awareness of the role of women in science and encourage scientific vocations among young people. Publication […]
